Paper Memory Functions - Epson DFX-8500 Service Manual

DFX-8500

PAPER MEMORY FUNCTIONS

Use the paper memory function to get better quality printouts on overlapping multi-sheet forms or
continuous forms with labels. Before using paper memory, you must use the control panel and DIP switches
to set the paper length. This function is available only when using the front paper path.


How to recall paper memories:
Paper settings stored in memory can be used by setting the appropriate DIP switches.
Notes:


A 1-inch perforation area is automatically included for overlapping multi-sheet forms.


The commands ESC C, ESC (C, and ESC (c can be used with stored paper settings.


The ESC N command can be used with stored paper settings, but if the perforation length is set to
less than 1 inch, the setting is ignored when using overlapping multi-sheet forms.


ESC 0 cannot be used with stored paper settings for overlapping multi-sheet forms.


You must adjust the loading position for overlapping multi-sheet forms each time they are used.


If the paper is not at the top of form position when the printer is turned on, the printer automatically
advances the paper to the top of the next page.


How to save settings for all paper except continuous forms with labels (settings a & b only):
1) Make sure the printer is turned off.
2) Select a memory location. (See "DIP Switch Settings" on page 1-30.)
3) Select the page length. (See "DIP Switch Settings" on page 1-30.)
4) Select the paper type. (See "DIP Switch Settings" on page 1-30.)
5) Turn the printer on while pressing the Paper Select button.
6) The printer writes the information in the memory you selected, and beeps.


How to save settings for continuous forms with labels (settings a & b only):
1) Make sure the printer is turned off.
2) Select a memory location. (See "DIP Switch Settings" on page 1-30.)
3) Select the page length. (See "DIP Switch Settings" on page 1-30.)
4) Select the paper type. (See "DIP Switch Settings" on page 1-30.)
5) Turn the printer on while pressing the Paper Select button.
6) Set the label size.
a) Open the printer cover.
b) Move the pointer (see Figure 1-23) to the label's upper left corner:
To move the carriage up or down, use the Micro Feed buttons
To move the carriage right or left, slide the printhead manually.
c) Press the Top of Form button.
d) Move the pointer to the lower right corner of the label.
e) Press the Top of Form button.
f) Close the printer cover.
7) Listen for confirmation.
1 or 2 beeps: The settings were saved correctly.
3 beeps: the settings were not saved correctly. Try again.
1-38